Best Tetralogy of Fallot Surgery doctors in Turkey: TOP 14 doctors

Associate Professor Dogan Erdogan brings 25+ years of cardiology expertise, including specialized training at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab.

• Performed specialized cardiology procedures at major Turkish universities
• Trained at Mayo Clinic in the US – one of the world's top hospitals
• Current cardiology specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Associate Professorship from Başkent University Faculty of Medicine

Assoc. Prof. Cihangir Ersoy specializes in Tetralogy of Fallot surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with decades of experience in cardiovascular surgery.

• Over 30 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Member of Turkish Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
• Previously worked at top institutions like Istanbul University and Medipol University
• Specializes in complex pediatric cardiac conditions

Dr. Cenk İndelen is a cardiovascular surgery specialist. He has practiced since 2002. He has worked at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2025. He completed his residency in thoracic, cardiovascular, and vascular surgery at Kocaeli University (1996–2002). He became an associate professor in 2023.

His focus is patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization. He has published on transfusion cost-effectiveness and PBM implementation (Cardiovasc J Afr, 2023). He has also reported on the economics of aortic valve replacement (Heart Surg Forum, 2023) and techniques in coronary, mitral, and aortic surgery. His work also appears in JAMA (2023), Crit Care Med (2025), and Transfusion (2025).

Accreditations and memberships: Orsi da Vinci robotic console training (Belgium, 2014). Koç University Animal Use Certificate (2017). Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management course (2020). Publons Peer Reviewer course (2020). Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, ISMICS, the ERAS Society, the Blood Transfusion Society, the Society for the Advancement of PBM, and ASCVTS.

Prof. Mert Yilmaz specializes in Tetralogy of Fallot surgery, with extensive experience in pediatric cardiac surgery at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified in pediatric cardiovascular surgery since 2011
• Published over 50 international manuscripts, including pioneering surgical techniques
• International member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (USA)
• Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2014

Specializes in Tetralogy of Fallot surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital – trained at Toronto General Hospital and University of Hannover-Freiburg.

• Over 25 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expertise in heart transplantation and complex congenital cases
• Former professor at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Performed surgeries at multiple leading Turkish hospitals

Prof. Koksal leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Bezmialem Vakıf University, bringing over 20 years of specialized experience in heart surgery.

• Established the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic at Süreyyapaşa Hospital
• Awarded Associate Professor title in Cardiovascular Surgery in 2005
• Former Education Officer at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Hospital
• Currently practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Dr. Deser specializes in complex cardiovascular surgeries with training at top international centers like Lenox Hill Hospital and Ospedale San Raffaele.

• Over 15 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Trained in advanced aortic and vascular techniques internationally
• Fluent in English, ensuring clear communication with patients
• Works at the prestigious Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute

Dr. Oztas specializes in cardiovascular surgery with a focus on pediatric and congenital heart conditions. She has been recognized nationally for her research contributions.

• Graduated from Istanbul University, a leading medical school in Turkey
• Trained specifically in cardiovascular surgery
• Awarded 2nd prize at National Society of Vascular Surgery Congress
• Currently practices at Biruni University Hospital

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

Specializing in complex congenital heart surgery, Dr. Cicek leads the Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery department at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Fellowship-trained at Texas Heart Institute, Mayo Clinic, and USC Children's Hospital Los Angeles
• Board-certified in both Cardiovascular Surgery and Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
• Member of the Congenital Heart Surgeons Society and World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
• Recognized with the Presidential Citation from the Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery

Pediatric cardiovascular surgeon with over 30 years of experience, specializing in complex congenital heart surgeries like Tetralogy of Fallot.

• Professor at Istanbul School of Medicine – a leading institution for cardiac surgery
• Published 100+ articles on congenital heart surgeries
• Expert in neonatal cardiovascular surgery and left ventricular reconstruction
• Skilled in off-pump Fontan and other advanced techniques

Education:

• Higher Education (6 Years): Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, 2001
• Specialization in Medicine: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2007
   

Experience:

• Faculty of Medicine, University of Rostock, Department of Cardiac Surgery - Research Assistant, August 2007 - August 2008
• King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, King Faisal Heart Institute - Fellow, August 2008 - October 2008
• Private Göztepe Şafak Hospital, October 2008 - April 2009
• Private Esnaf Hospital, May 2009 - March 2010
• Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, March 2010 - September 2011
• Private Anadolu Medical Center Hospital, October 2011 - June 2013
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, July 2013 - December 2018
• Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, January 2019 - April 2023
• Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, April 2023 - Present
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• Professor: December 18, 2020
• Associate Professor: April 16, 2015-December 18, 2020
• Specialist Doctor: November 2009- April 16, 2015
• Research assistant: June 2002 - July 2007
• Faculty of Medicine: Marmara University - English (1995-2001)[Diploma Grade: 75/100] - Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

Awards:

Second best oral presentation award: Didem Melis Öztaş, Mert Meriç, Metin Onur Beyaz, Mehmet Akif Onalan, Shiraslan Bakhshaliyev, Kıvılcım Sönmez, Kerem Oter, Sedat Ziyade, Beyhan Ömer, Ufuk Alpagut, Murat Uğurlucan. Investigation of the Effect of Erythropoietin on Stem Cell Levels in Cardiovascular Tissue in Diabetic Rats. 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress, Kyrenia, Cyprus, October 26-29, 2019.

With over 30 years of experience in pediatric cardiology, Dr. Riza Turkoz specializes in complex congenital heart conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot.

• Professor at Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital
• Trained at İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
• Former faculty member at İnönü University and Başkent University
• Specializes in pediatric cardiology with a focus on congenital heart defects